​​JAMES HAMPTONPEDDLE THORP ARCHITECTSSENIOR ASSOCIATE

James has been a principal aquarium designer at Peddle Thorp Architects in Melbourne Australia, with extensive experience in delivering aquariums in Middle East, China, South East Asia, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Greece, Korea & Australia.

The success of his modern interactive & intelligent aquariums, also includes the design of unique building architecture. James notes that “the building that houses the aquarium is also important, as it creates an expectation of excellence. The challenge is creating world first exhibits, that set an incredibly high standard of accomplishment”.​ With an astute design skill for delivering world first aquarium attractions, coupled with successful business plans, the Peddle Thorp international aquarium brand is now a highly sort brand partner & architect for projects all over the world.

James will be judging in tandem with Socrati Seretis, together James and Socrati will represent the aquarium design team of Peddle Thorp Architects.